The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

The death of Anish Khan and its political ripples

The death of a young student activist, who was critical of the Mamata Banerjee government, has sparked off massive protests in a State that is accustomed to political violence. Shiv Sahay Singh reports on the incident and its aftermath, which has rattled the Trinamool Congress government 

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022

Bengaluru police arrest two from gang of inter-State burglars

The city police have nabbed two inter-State burglars, who would allegedly travel to Bengaluru from West Bengal by flight with the sole purpose of breaking into homes. After targeting a few houses, they would return to their hometowns. 

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022

West Bengal to roll out vaccination drive for children aged 12-14 years from March 21

The beneficiaries would be administered only Corbevax and they can book their slots online though the facility of on-site registration will also be available, a State government notification said

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022

Sonia backs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s attack on TMC over Bengal cadre’s murder

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demanded a CBI probe into shooting of Congress councilor in West Bengal

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022

I-League: Punjab FC goes down 1-2 against Sreenidi Deccan FC

KALYANI (West Bengal): RoundGlass Punjab FC went down 1-2 to Sreenidi Deccan FC in their I-League match on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022

Board examinee dies after falling from running train in West Bengal

JALPAIGURI: A class 10 board examinee died after falling from a moving train in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Monday, Government Railway Police (GRP) said. The deceased, identified as Sweta Chik Baraik, a resident of Damdim, was on her way to appear for Mathematics paper.

The Times of India · Mar 14, 2022

Mamata Banerjee remembers those killed in Nandigram police firing incident

The West Bengal CM asserted that her government is extending all support to enhance farm production

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2022

Bihar Congress receives a jolt as its leader Shatrughan Sinha becomes TMC candidate for Asansol bypoll

PATNA: Bihar Congress on Sunday received a jolt as its 2019 Lok Sabha election candidate from Patna Sahib seat and Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha ditched the party and agreed to become the West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) candidate for Asansol parliamentary by-polls.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Mehuli Ghosh wins women's 10m air rifle gold in National T2 trials

BHOPAL: Mehuli Ghosh of West Bengal beat Karnataka's Tilottama Sen 17-9 to win gold in the women's 10m air rifle National T2 trials on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Young gymnast Protistha Samanta selected for upcoming World Cups

AGARTALA: Young gymnast Protistha Samanta from West Bengal has been included in India's six-member contingent which will participate in the upcoming World Cups in Egypt and Azerbaijan.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022